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CASALS, PABLO. Two items Signed: Autograph Letter * Autograph Musical Quotation. The letter, "Pau Casals," to "My dear friend," in French, thanking for the Christmas gift, expressing pity for today's composers, describing the works he has corrected or is yet to receive, and congratulating him on his sincere and beautiful music. 1 page, 8vo; horizontal fold. The quotation, two bars from the prelude of Bach's third cello suite, notated on a hand-drawn stave, with holograph composer credit ("J.S. Bach"). 3 1/2x6 inches. Prades, 2 January 1948; Np, nd
". . . I have corrected . . . 'A Happy Time.' As for the 'Lament,' I have not yet received it. Instead Durand[?] has sent 'Evocation,' dedicated to Enesco--full of poetry also, but less than [Gustave?] Samazeuilh. . . ."
